TPO

 TPO

Thermoplastic Olefin (TPO)

TPO membranes are produced by calendering with lamination, extrusion with lamination, or extrusion-coating techniques. The sheets are a blend of polypropylene and ethylene propylene polymers and usually are reinforced with polyester. It also contain colorant, flame retardants, UV absorbers and other proprietary substances to achieve desired physical properties.

 

  • Sheet widths range from 6 feet to 12 feet wide
  • Sheets are typically 40 mils to 100 mils thick
  • Seams are sealed by heat welded with hot air
  • The most common color is white but other colors are available

 

Cost savings

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With a lifetime average solar reflectance of 65%, EverGuardR and Freedom™ TPO and PVC Membranes can reduce the surface temperature of your roof by as much as 60°F (versus a typical black roof).** This can translate into big savings on utility costs over the life of the roof—as much as $30,000 or more, depending on where your facility is located. More and more facility owners are asking themselves, “Why get saddled with an energy-wasting black roof when I can install an energy-efficient EverGuardR or Freedom™ roof instead?”